Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 168, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1917 — Page 1

No. 168.

HATTIESBURG AND SOUTH O. K.

OMAR C. RITCHIE, FORMER RESIDENT, SPEAKS HIGHLY OF THE SOUTH. L’Argent, La., July 29, 1917. Editor Republican: I have just read in your issue of July 24th the article wherein is stated Senator Watson “Does Not Like Site in Mississippi,” and following it your publishing “The Mississippi Side of It.” This is something unusual for a northern paper to do and speaks well for your spirit of justice arid fairness. As an old Jasper county boy, I want to commend you for it. The editor of the Hattiesburg News told the exact truth about the matter, but' not quite all of it. Hattiesburg was selected as a training site for the soldiers of the great middle west, because of its healthfulness, despite Senator Jim Watson’s facts (?), its accessibility, but above all else, its fine winter climate, so mild and salubrious, one can live outdoors and enjoy the sunshine almost every day, at a time when in the middle west one cannot be comfortable when indoors with all the doors and windows closed tight, often doubled, and a big furnace fire going. As most of the training of troops is done in the open, qne can readily see why Hattiesburg was selected. The boys will be delighted with the climate, the country and its people. This is the only section of our great country where the descendants of the original old American blood.still' predominates. Almost all family names here, are the good old English, Scotch, Irish or French of Revolutionary times, the true American of AngloSaxon stock. Because of the prejudice generated largely by the Civil war, and the fact that this country, with its magnificent climate and soil possibilities, has failed to be exploited by the railway interests, (as were California and Florida) it has not kept step with many sections of our country far less favored. It is now beginning to come into its own and many intelligent and farseeing investors in the north and west are coming now and buying and living on, these good cheap lands and helping develop its various industries, and when the parents and friends of our soldier boys visit Hattiesburg this winter and breath its pure, balmy air and enjoy its life-giving sunshine, who can tell the good results to come to this section from their coming and seeing. This is bound to be the greatest stock country in America and the character of the soil is such that almost every product of the soil can be brought to its best development. > California is the only state in the union to compare with southern Mississippi and Louisiana. I live in the latter state, just across the great Mississippi river, where the soil is better but the climate is damper and not so pleasant as southern Mississippi. . . - How I wish some of our best farmers in Jasper county could come down here and see our stock, our grain, cotton, sugarcane, etc., growing and gathered- It would open their eyes and cause many o" them to follow your lead, Mr. Editor, and buy one of these fine old plantations. You made no mistake in selecting your place early. Tell more of the best of them to come. We want and need them. Sincerely yours, OMAR C. RITCHIE.

The iron market has dropped and I am now paying 40c per hundred pounds delivered. Better bnng in your iron now as the market is expected to go still lower. —Sam Karnowsky, Phone 577. Thos. E; Wilson talking machines at Larsh & Hopkins’. 1

PTHE 0 RINCES 0 . Wm. Desmond with Enid Markey LIEUTENANT DANNY, U. S. A. Ince Production.

The Evening Republican.

New Mail Carrier Is Now On the Job.

James Swaim began carrying the mail this morning to and from the depot. Mr. Swaim has a new rig which seems to be pretty well adapted 'for the business, except for the fact that the top is so low that he will have to cut out a place in it for his head, and the body is down so far between the wheels that the city council will have to widen the streets or put in a turning table so that he can turn around. What his horse lacks in speed he makes up in size and gives him ample motor power. If the 1 traveling public could be advised that these rude outfits are the creatures of the government and not the choice of this overwise tidy community it would not be so bad. If we could do with our mail wagons like the Irishman did with his wheel barrow we would be pleased. It is reported that an Irishman working for Ed Thacker, of Monticello, refused to push a wheel barrow, but instead pulled it behind himself. When Ed asked him why he did not push the vehicle he is reported to have said, ‘.‘l hate the sight of the d thing.” • It is hoped Mr. Swaim will not think as did his immediate predecessor that he has full and complete possession of the highways of the city, but that he may be able to give a little of the road both in passing others and to let them by him.

SENATE VOTES DRY AMENDMENT

VOTES 65 TO 20 TO SUBMIT THE AMENDMENT ISSUE TO STATES IN SIX YEARS. Washington, Aug. 1. —A resolution for submission to the states of a prohibition amendment to the federal constitution was adopted late today by the senate. The vote was 65 to 20, eijfht more than the necessary two-thirds. ,As adopted the resolution contains a provision that' the states must be asked to ratify the amendment within six years. The house still must act on the resolution. The proposed constitutional amendment is the first initiated by congress since that providing for popular election of United States senators, approved in 1911. It is the first time that either branch of congress has approved a constitutional amendment for prohibition. A few years ago similar resolution in the house received a majority, but failed of the required two-thirds. Prohibition leaders of the house now claim enough votes to insure submission of an amendment to the states. When the resolution can be considered in the house is uncertain, but its friends will seek early discussion. The senate’s action today came after three days’ debate. All efforts to amend the resolution failed except for the audition of Senator Harding’s amendment fixing the six years time ilimit within which three-fourths of the states must ratify the amendment to make it effective. This was approved 56 to 23. As adopted, the resolution would add the following articles to the federal constitution: “The manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from, the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited. . . “This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the constitution by the legislatures of the several states, as provided in the constitution, within six years from the date of the submission hereof to the states by the congress. “The congress shall have power to enforc this article by appropriate legislation.” w

Young Peek Write. From Puget Sound.

Puget Sound, Wash., July 12. Dear Folks: —j Received your letter today saying you had not heard from me for two weeks. I wtote you, a letter, I think it was the 2nd, and another the 4th. I wrote you again last Friday and sent you four of my pictures. Then I mailed the test of the dozen on the 9th. I had a fairly good time the 4th. Willie brings the papers over to my tent when he is through with them. He is not in the same division with me but we are planning to get on the same ship. We are liable to be assigned to ships any time and I hope it will be soon, as I am getting tired of staying in one place so long. MARQUIS PEEK. U. S. Receiving Ship, Seamen Barracks, Puget Sound Navy Yards.

Notice to Trespa.»er«. Hereafter no more trespassing will be allowed on my grounds near my residence. This step is made necessary by the fact that damage is being done to my garden and truck being Carried away. This does not apply to those having occasion to drive on the grounds for the purpose of dumping into the old river channel. JOHN WERNER. For high grade threshing coal go to the Farmers Grain Company.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1917.

BUY COAL NOW SAYS R.R. HEAD

PRESIDENT KURRIE, OF MONON, WARNS ALL TO BUY COAL AT ONCE. A warning that all Indiana consumers of coal should lay in their supplies of fuel for the winter without delay, as in a few months the railways will not be able to meet all the demands for delivery, was given at a meeting of the Indiana state council of defense by H. R. Kurrie, president of the Monon railway, a member of the council. Mr. Kurrie said that the question of transportation must be considered at the present, irrespective of the price of coal, and it was his advice that consumers should order coal delivered as soon as they can get. it. In his opinion, the railways doing business in Indiana have the cars to carry the coal ordered now, but on account of the industrial situation and the increased difficulties of traffic in the winter months, the car shortage situation soon will grow serious. The Monon railway, he said, now is delivering to the mines all the cars needed, and in some instances, recently, had delivered more cars than had been ordered. He said such a condition could not continue long and persons who delay ordering coal because they think the government will take action for the reduction of prices, may find later that the railroads are unable to make deliveines* In view of Mr. Kurrie’s remarks, a suggestion was made that the special coal committee of the defense council confer with Governor James P. Goodrich about the situation.

NO LOOKING BACK IN RENSSELAER.

New Evidence Constantly Being Published. Since the long succession of Rensselaer reports were first published in the local press there has been no looking back. Rensselaer evidence continues to pour in, and—better still—those whose reports were first published many years ago, verify all they said in a most hearty and unmistakable way. Read the experience of Mr. Jacob R. Wilcox, retired farmer. He says: “I suffered from backaches Id severe pains across my loins. I uldn’t rest day or night and was •ed and worn out. The kidney secretions were highly colored and contained sediment. Nothing seemed to relieve me until I got Doan’s Kidney Pills from B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store. They relieved the aches and pains, I could rest better nights and the passages of the kidney secretions were regulated.” (Statement given May 31, 1907). On February 29, 1916, Mr. Wilcox said: “I continue recommending Doan’s Kidney Pills as a reliable medicine. They have never failed to do good work.’? Price 50c, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills —the same that Mr. Wilcox has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Abundance of Money.

4 can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells, Morocco, Ind

large farm for rent. We still have a large farm for rent. Rensselaer quarters. Write or phone, James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Rensselaer, Indiana, Phone 337. Larsh'& Hopkins have Ford auto lenses, $1.25 per pair.

GAYETYJFONIGHT ESSANAY PRESENTS THE UTILE SHEPARD OF BARGAIN ROW Five Part Essanay Feature. FRIDAY A MODERN MONTE CRISTO Five Part Pathe Gold Rooster Play. SATURDAY THE MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE CROSS With regular program Admission Sc and loc.

TO ORGANIZE JASPER BOYS

HARVEY W. WOOD TO ORGANIZE BOYS’ WORKING RESERVE IN THIS COUNTY. Trustee Harvey W. Wood has been appointed chairman of the committee on survey and organization of man power by the Jasper County Council of Defense. Mr. Wood has appointed as his helpers the several township trustees of the county together with Mr. Learning the county agricultural agent, and Attorney D. D. Dean. The first meeting of this committee will be held in Rensselaer Monday, August 6th. The governor’s proclamation in reference to this" important work is herewith published: “To the People of the State of Indiana:

“Whereas, owing to the emergency of war, thousands of men will soon be withdrawn from industrial and agricultural pursuits for military service; and, “Whereas, in modern warfare, industris must of necessity speed up production; and, “Whereas, the success with which our county prosecutes the present war is largely dependent on how much surplus food the farmers of the United States can raise; and, “Whereas, each of the above contingencies stimulates the demand for additional man-power ;and, “Whereas, investigation discloses that this demand cannot be satisfied (a) by idle labor, for all labor is employed. (b) by any surplus of physically fit adult males, for no such surplus

exists. (c) by any influx of labor from other countries, for immigration has practically ceased; and, “Whereas, the United States Department of Labor is seeking a solution of this problem, has recognized the tremendous man-power resources this country possesses in its boys, and in the exercise of its statutory power, has initiated the organization for Non-Military Service in the mills, in the factories, and on the farms, of all boys of the ages 16 to 20 years, inclusive, under the official name of the United States Boys Working Reserve; and, “Whereas, the organization, mobilization and placement of the labor to be drawn from this new reservoir will be facilitated by a complete survey of all boys eligible for the Reserve in Indiana. . “Therefore, I, James P. Goodrich, Governor of Indiana, pursuant to a resolution adopted July 25, 1917, by the Indiana State Council of Defense, do proclaim the week of August sixth to August twelfth, inclusive, as Special Enrollment and Registration Week in Indiana for the United States Boys’ Working Reserve, and do call upon all boys in this State of the age of 16 to 20 inclusive irrespective of occupation, avocative, school, color or creed, to present themselves to the enrolling officers in their respective localities, and enroll or register for such productive labor as will t>e conducive to increased efficiency of the nation in the prosecution of the vrar. _ “I appeal to the virile young manhood with the thought that every American boy at work opposes a boy in Germany, and in all seriousness remind him that he is facing a man s job, the burdens, hardships and sacrifices of which will increase as the war lengthens. “To the parent I would say that this enrollment is for non-military service, that it will not interfere with the boy’s education if he attends school, nor will it disturb him in his occupation if he is already employed and that inasmuch as your written request for his furlough or discharge must be immediately granted, he is still amenable to parental control. “To the people of the state of Indiana, I most heartily recommend the work of this Reserve as a permanent contribution to our economic forces and exprss the desire that the service to the state and nation rendered by these boys should be regarded by the public as just as useful and patriotic within the limits of the opportunity afforded, as the service rendered by the soldier in tne trenches. In that spirit you should lend your co-operation. In Witness Whreof, I have hereunto set my hand and the great sal of In Done at the Capitol, Indianapolis, this 27th day of July, 191 7 - JAMES P. GOODRICH/ Governor.

Eyes examined and glasses ground by optometrist of years of practical experience in one of the best equipped exclusive optical parlore in the state.—Dr. A. G. Catt, Rensselaer, Ind. Over Long’s drug store.

MUZZLE YOUR DOG.

MUZXLE IVFVFIV vrvrvn. Orders have been given the city police department to shoot any and all dogs running loose that are not muzzled. . . By order City Board of Health offlee.

Sock. For Soldiers!

We must have 100 pairs of socks from this district and ship to Indianapolis Monday, August 6. Socks must be 12 inches long in the feet. ORA T. ROSS, Chairman.

Young Ward Given Chance On Account of His Age.

Big hearted Ben McColly made a plea for Francis Ward and Judge Hanley has put it up to McColly to give the young lad a chance. Mrs. Glenn Ward, mother of ten children, was in Judge Hanley’s chamber this forenoon and with characteristic mother’s love, pleaded that her ten year old son be given a chance to make good. The boy had been with Sheriff McColly for a few days and the sheriff has been favorably impressed with the lad and believes that if Frank is given a chance he will grow up into active, useful manhood. Frank i» a bright boy. He was promoted to the fifth grade this year. He has been a pretty good boy at home but has been running off and worrying his mother considerably. His father is working in Gary and with the family so large and the {iresent conditions, the matter of a ivelihood is a pretty hard game. Frank is to be put but on a farm until school opens and he is to be under the direct care of Mr. McColly. Should he again get into trouble fie will be brought before Judge Hanley and sent to the reform school. It is believed that some older boys were mixed up in the taking of the horse and they will be brought before the judge in a short time.

BIG BENEFIT.

On next Wednesday evening, August Bth, Jasper county will give an immense festival on the court house grounds. Preparations are going forward rapidly and on a large scale. The court house lawn will be beautifully decorated and brilliantly lighted. Company M will give a drill which every man, woman and child in the county should not fail to see. The Wolcott and Rensselaer bands will provide splendid music for the occasion. The hungry and thirsty crowd will find in the booths fifty gallons of ice cream, one hundred arge cakes, and over a hundred galons of lemonade ready for its consumption. A small per cent of the money obtained from the sale of the refreshments will pay for wool to be knitted into socks for Indiana soldiers—all the remainder goes into Company M’s pocketbook. Anyone wishing to donate money for the ice cream or lemons will please hand the contribution to Mrs. J. J. Montgomery. Any ladies wiling to furnish cakes can lighten the abors of busy community women by telephoning their names to Mrs. Arthur Hopkins or Mrs. J. J. Hunt. All of the surrounding counties with .sons in Company M are coming ,:in force, and Rensselaer, is expecting a big crowd and a big time.

Milroy Dedication.

The Milroy Baptist church will be dedicated next Sunday, Aug. 5, with all day services including a basket dinner. The program follows: Sunday school at 10. Dedicatory sermon by. Rev. C. M. Dinsmore, general superintendent of Indiana Baptist Convention, of Indianapolis at 11. Ddicatory prayer by Rev. S. G. Huntington, Marion. Basket dinner. ' Devotional services at 1:30. Sermon by Rev. S. G. Huntington, district superintendent, at 2. Remarks by visiting brethren at 3. Young peoples meeting at 7. Sermon by Rev. Dean Clarke Hui, of Hanover, Ind., at 7:45. The public is cordially invited to bring well filled baskets and enjoy the day with the Milroy brethren and friends who have done a noble work in building such a neat and serviceable house of worship. F. H. BEARD, Moderator of Monticello Ass.

Miss Agnes Platt returned home Wednesday evening after a weeks visit in Chicago and various places with relatives and friends. Her cousin, Bonita Lytle, accompanied her home from Chicago for an indefinite visit. James O. Thomas, of Remington, was in Rensselaer today. Mr. Thomas drew No. 452 in the big national lottery and was therefore the 88th man called in this county. On account of the fact that he has a dependent wife and child he has applied for exemption.

Tn the article of Wednesday evning’s Republican telling ofthe advancemnt of Major Healey, in which a brief synopsis of the company was given, we were slightly mistaken on some of the dates which we wish to correct in this issue. It was stated that at the time Mr. Healey became captain of the company m 1906 he succeeded Dr. I. M. Washburn, which was incorrect. It was through the doctor’? influence that Mr. Healey was made captain, but C. C. Warner was the man whom he succeeded. Ur. Washburn was the first captain of the local militia company and served in that capacity diinng the first two years of its existence, 1902 and 1903. In 1904 Dr. Washbum was transt ferred as a surgeon to the medical service of the army, and served in. this branch until the year 1910, when he resigned. Following the transfer of Dr. Washbum fronrthe local company, Louis Wilcox was placed in command. Mr. Wilcox captain during the yean leaving the latter year for Springfield, bhio. Charles C. Warner was the next captain, but served only a few months, following which Mr. Healey was' appointed ; captain. The company which was under Dr. Washburn was one of the largest and best companies that ever represented this city. ... .

CAPT. TUTEUR ALSO BOOSTED

WILL BE MAJOR ON ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF—GARLAND NEW CAPTAIN OF CO; The following letter was received this Thursday morning by Capt. H. B. Tuteur of the local militia company, from Adjutant General Harry B. Smith: To Captain H. B. Tuteur, Rensselaer, Ind, You are advised that a vacancy now exists on the State Administrative Staff, which would entitle you to promotion to the rank of Major. . Should you desire this promotion, please advise at once. , You are also requested to advise, in case you give this matter your favorable consideration, the ability of your First Lieutenant to take command of your organization and keep it to the same high standard that it is at the present time. Your early reply will be appreciated. HARRY B. SMITH, Adjutant General. Following the receipt of this letter, Captain Tuteur immediately wired his acceptance. Mr. Tuteur’s new duties as major will take him to Indianapolis and he will sever all connections with Company M, with which he has been connected so long. His new work will be practically all clerical in nature, and he with the rest of the staff will have charge of nil the military administrative affairs of the state of Indiana. The promotion of Mr. Tuteur Will place Rensselaer very much on the military' map, as it is now represented by a lieutenant-colonel and a major. Mr. Tuteur first became a member of the national guard in the year 1905, enlisting as a private in Company M. In 1908 he was made a corporal, but served in this position but a few months, when he was made a sergeant. On April 13, 1910, he vas advanced to the rank of second ieutenant, and on April 13, 1912, ie was made first lieutenant. On Sfovember 13, 1914, he was commissioned as captain of the company, succeeding George H. Healey. During • lis three years as captain, Mr. Tuteur has maintained the same high standard of efficiency as that of his predecessor, Mr. Healey, and has been untiring in his efforts to keep the company recruited up and in good condition. The advancement of Mr. Tuteur will leave a vacancy in Company M, which will be filled by First Lieutenant Jerry B. Garland, which will be good news to the members of the company. Garland has been connected with Company M for the past ten or twelve years and his thorough knowledge of military tactics will make him a valuable officer. He is also recognized as one of the best shots in the United States, having won many medals and considerable money in competition throughout the country with the best shots. Jerry is popular and is well acquainted with all the men in the organization. Second Lieutenant Edward L. Watson will take the place vacated by Garland. In the past two years Watson has made much headway as an officer and on the Mexican border last summer w. .s pronounced by big military men as the best young guard officer in the state of Indiana. Mr. Watson has the interest of the company and his men entirely at heart and is deserving of the position in which he is now placed. *

Why pay others $1.50 per pair to pay for adveriteing long profits of 110 per cent, etc., when you can buy the Prismo headlight glasses for the usual merchandise profit of SI.OO per pair. Anything else you need. The old reliable "Main Garage, best in Rensselaer.

TODAY —— ;*..J AT THE STAR THEATRE .I t ‘ Little Mary Pickford in A ROMANCE OF THE REDWOODS 7 REELS FRIDAY MARIE DORO LOST AND WON Mstiaee at 2 o’clock-

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